Cultural Nepal

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and is bordered to the north by the People’s Republic of China and to the south, east and west by the Republic of India. With an area of 147,181 square kilometers (56,827 square miles) and a population of approximately 30 million, Nepal is the 93rdlargest country in the world by landmass and the 41st most populous country. Kathmandu is the capital of the country and the largest metropolis in the country.

You can take a close look at how beautifully sculpted and carved the Hindu temples and shrines in the Kathmandu Valley, its colorful bazaars, and the eclectic atmosphere that covers it are. The exquisite calligraphy and carvings of incredible works of art, the skill of the painters and artists who created murals and images can be seen up close in every corner of Kathmandu.

Outline Itinerary: –
Day 01:           Arrive Kathmandu, group welcome dinner with traditional dance
Day 02:           Visit Boudhanath (light up butter lamps, lama blessings in a monastey).
Visit Patan with singing bowl therapy.
Visit Pasupatinath with Pandit for a offering ceremony in holy river
Day 03:           Kathmandu – Changu – hike to Telkot – Nagarkot
Meditation session with sunset.
Day 04:           Nagarkot – Nala hike – Dhulikhel (5-6hrs) – Bhaktapur
Day 05:           Visit Bhaktapur (Local curd taste, pottery, thangka class, cooking class, etc.)
Drive to phurping and check in at Neydo monastery. Our evening activities at the monastery.
Day 06:           Visit Dakshinkali temple, Asura cave, and other monasteries in Phurping. Drive back to Kathmandu via Kirtipur.
Day 07:           Kathmandu – Rafting at Trishuli River – Bandipur, visit the famous Bandipur market and surroundings
Day 08:           Visit Thani Mai Temple. Drive to Begnas, boat ride to visit Begnas lake resort, lunch. Drive to Pokhara – Pumdikot – Kalabang homestay
Day 09:           Visit Shiva statue, interaction with “AamaSamuha” (a group of married women, formed a cooperative group for entrepreneur activities)
Sightseeing in Pokhara city (Davi’s falls, Gupteshower cave, Tibetan refugee camp)
Day 10:           Pokhara – Chitwan drive and jungle activities
Day 11:           Jungle activities (jeep safari, elephant safari, canoe safari, tharu village visit, slide show, tharu cultural dance show etc)
Day 12:           Chitwan – Lumbini drive (Visit Mayadevi Temple)
Day 13:           Day in Lumbini (Visit the monasteries practicing Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana philosophies of Buddhism)
Day 14:           Lumbini – Kurintar drive. Explore Barhasinghe brewery, beer tasting, stay in the resort.
Day 15:           Morning: Visit Manakamana Temple in a cable car. Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 16:           Depart Kathmandu